Dr Pölzl explains how the residency curriculum works in Austria.

Current developments in the field of long-term mechanical cycle support... and a nightmare.

Prof. Schmidli introduces Prof. Senning's pioneering cardiac work, discusses mortality rates in AAA, Bern's OAR experience, aortic arch procedures, graft infections, and future innovations, emphasizing training and simulation for future surgeons.

Dr. Tanja Krones explores ethical considerations in DCD heart transplantation, discussing evolving definitions of death, ethical implications, and the need for ongoing ethical discourse and guidelines.

David Reineke discusses the successful implementation of Donation after Circulatory Death (DCD) heart transplantation in Switzerland, highlighting the ethical considerations, the use of the Transmedics Organ Care System (OCS), and the collaborative efforts of Swiss hospitals that led to positive outcomes.

Mr. Tobias Aigner explains the Organ Care System (OCS) for heart transplantation, highlighting its role in maintaining donor heart viability and emphasizing teamwork and precise preparation for optimal outcomes.

Dr. Sarah Longnus presents research on DCD heart transplantation, addressing ischemia-reperfusion injury, preservation techniques, and cardioprotective strategies to improve graft quality and outcomes.

Prof. Huber presents the Swiss Society of Cardiac Surgery during the Summer School in Bern.

Dr. Petar Risteski discusses endovascular aortic arch procedure limitations, highlighting higher stroke, paraplegia, and stent migration rates compared to open surgery, and advocates for open surgery in high-risk patients.